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33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd. We’ve put together the best ideas and activities to help you meaningfully celebrate it...

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Florence + the Machine offers Planned Parenthood care at concerts amid 'life and death' fight for abortion rights

Florence Welch had a harrowing medical emergency in 2023, which later served as inspiration for her album “Everybody Screams.” Now it’s inspiring her latest tour partnership.

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'The internet's OB-GYN' still has hope for reproductive rights. Here's why she thinks you should, too

Dr. Jennifer Lincoln wants everyone to know there is still progress being made in women’s health.

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Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...

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Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

The star’s “Elizabeth Taylor” music video supports the late actress’s estate and foundation.

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Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A new study from the Universities of Bristol and Manchester revealed new insights into early Parkinson’s detection.

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A Catholic college banned birth control. So students started the 'Womb Service' to deliver it instead

Students provide condoms and morning-after pills with no judgement.

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Good News This Week: March 28, 2026 - Hijabs, Butterflies, & Glasses

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Philadelphia now requires employers to provide accommodations for periods and perimenopause

The Philadelphia ordinance is a model for other cities and states to provide relief for workers suffering from symptoms of hormonal cycles and changes.

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California spent $15M to make homeless shelters pet-friendly. It got people off the streets

When homeless shelters allow people to stay with their dogs and other pets, more unhoused people become more willing to stay in a shelter.

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Good News This Week: March 21, 2026 - Trains, Mushrooms, & Mobile Clinics

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Trump said people with dyslexia aren't fit to lead, but historians believe this former US president was dyslexic

After recent comments from President Trump sparked backlash over dyslexia and leadership, one historical example is reshaping the conversation.

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33 Ideas To Meaningfully Celebrate Earth Day

Florence + the Machine offers Planned Parenthood care at concerts amid 'life and death' fight for abortion rights

'The internet's OB-GYN' still has hope for reproductive rights. Here's why she thinks you should, too

Good News This Week: April 4, 2026 - Pets, Parks, & Playgrounds

Taylor Swift donates proceeds from 'Elizabeth Taylor' music video to Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

Dogs can detect Parkinson’s years before symptoms show — with 98% accuracy

A Catholic college banned birth control. So students started the 'Womb Service' to deliver it instead

Good News This Week: March 28, 2026 - Hijabs, Butterflies, & Glasses

Philadelphia now requires employers to provide accommodations for periods and perimenopause

California spent $15M to make homeless shelters pet-friendly. It got people off the streets

Good News This Week: March 21, 2026 - Trains, Mushrooms, & Mobile Clinics

Trump said people with dyslexia aren't fit to lead, but historians believe this former US president was dyslexic

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